Indonesian Rescuers Search For Survivors After At Least 15 Die In Boat Capsizes

JAKARTA (Reuters) – At least 15 people died when two boats sank in rough waters Indonesia, authorities said, and rescue workers scrambled to search for dozens believed missing.

Ferry accidents are common in Indonesia, a vast archipelago, especially during the Islamic holiday of Eid when millions make the annual journey by land, sea, and air to their hometowns after the holy fasting month of Ramadan.

Longboat - People - Makassar - Sulawesi - Island

A longboat carrying around 43 people sank off Makassar on Sulawesi island, leaving 13 dead, and...